What’s in a patch? Portland Timbers soccer fans know. Go to a game and behold the ubiquitous sea of Timbers patches on display—from hats and jackets to jeans and bags. Ironed on, sewn on, fastened on in any number of ways. For the Timbers Faithful, it’s all about communicating pride and solidarity in support of their team.
And so it was that when BWNA President John Sandie asked for fundraising ideas, Board member and Timbers fan Katy Fackler suggested patches to convey pride and solidarity in our neighborhood as well as support for BWNA.
Asked if she would be willing to take the lead in the project, Katy had no hesitation. The result is an attractively-colored patch with a perky design based on the BWNA Beaumont Village logo. You can check out the patch colors by accessing the color version of this issue on the BWNA website (www.bwna.us). At the top of the home page, click on “Newsletter Issues,” then on “November/December 2016” at the top of the list.
The BWNA Board encourages residents to purchase patches for themselves and as holiday gifts. The cost of a patch is a $5 donation to BWNA and can be ordered through Katy Fackler (katy.fackler@comcast.net). Katy says that she is happy to mail or personally deliver the patches to your home, whichever is most convenient.
Wear that Beaumont-Wilshire patch proudly!